Tottenham's pre-season preparations continued on Thursday with the non-World Cup stars being put through their paces at Hotspur Way.

With the club's development squad and academy players having returned last Monday, they have now been joined by those who weren't fortunate enough to take part in this summer's tournament in Russia have returned to begin their preparations for the 2018/2019 season.

The likes of Lucas Moura, Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko, Erik Lamela, Victor Wanyama, Michel Vorm and Ben Davies have all been snapped working on their fitness levels during the first week back, wearing the club's new 2018/19 Nike training gear.

Meanwhile, Harry Winks is making good progress following surgery on his troublesome ankle earlier in the summer.

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The players have taken to the pitches this week continues as manager Mauricio Pochettino and his coaches get to work ahead of the club's USA tour later this month.

Tottenham's World Cup stars, such as Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Jan Vertonghen, will all be given a couple of weeks' extra rest from when their involvement in Russia ends in order for them to recharge their batteries ahead of the season.

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